JANUARY 25, 2025 - It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump. We will put America First, and we will never back down. The President gave us a clear mission: achieve Peace through Strength. We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Pete Hegseth Sworn In as New Secretary of Defense
JANUARY 25, 2025 - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance this morning, following Hegseth's Friday evening Senate confirmation. "When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Assists Manitoulin from Lake Erie Ice
JANUARY 25, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB 102) has moored in Buffalo, New York, following hours of ice breaking operations to assist the motor vessel MANITOULIN beset by ice on Lake Erie. The U.S. Coast Guard has requested assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard as part of their joint partnership to conduct ice-breaking on the Great Lakes through … [Read more...]
Precision Through Training
JANUARY 24, 2025 - "NTC is the ultimate proving ground for our unit," said U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wesley King, commander of the 1st Attack Battalion. "It’s where we’ll be tested on our ability to adapt, make decisions under pressure, and execute high-stakes operations, just as we would in combat." In preparation for their upcoming NTC rotation, the battalion undertook … [Read more...]
My Army Post App Assists Soldiers
JANUARY 24, 2025 – The Army’s latest resource app is coming to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden this February. “The My Army Post App, or MAPA, is a user-focused tool designed to assist Soldiers, Army families, and garrison teams in better managing their installation activities,” explained Ta’Corian Tilley, U.S. Army Installation Management Command public affairs. This … [Read more...]